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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.08, 12,044.56 and 5,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.08, 12,044.56 and 5,324.32 is: 7,349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.08 : 12,044.56 = 5,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.08/12,044.56 = 5,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.08x = 12,044.56 × 5,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.08x = 64,129,091.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,129,091.70/8,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.13

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